Pals, former co-stars, movie business insiders and relations turned up in massive numbers to pay their respects and bid a teary farewell to Lee Solar-kyun. Photographs from the funeral had been shared on-line by AFP and different media retailers.
The photographs noticed Lee’s widow, Jeon Hye-jin together with her head down, unable to carry again tears. Wearing black conventional apparel, she was seen wiping away her tears. It was reported that her two sons had been additionally on the funeral ceremony.
Photographs noticed relations strolling with a framed image of the actor smiling brightly as others carried his mortal stays in a coffin and positioned it in a hearse. Elaborate safety preparations had been in place to ensure the funeral proceedings went on with none disruption from grieving followers.
Photograph: AFP
Photograph: AFP
Photograph: AFP
Lee was reportedly buried on the Buan-gun, North Jeolla Province.
Earlier than laying the actor to relaxation, the household hosted a wake on the night of December 27, at Seoul Nationwide College Hospital, the place his spouse, was listed because the chief mourner. On the morning of December 28, celebrities together with ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho, actor Choi Gained-young, director Lee Gained-suk and lots of others had been seen arriving to supply their condolences to the grieving household and to additionally pay their respects.
Because the ceremony was a personal occasion, solely household and movie business pals had been current.
Lee Solar-kyun’s lifeless physique was found in his automotive on the morning of December 27. The actor had been the topic of an ongoing investigation since October 2023, stemming from allegations of drug use.
Regardless of receiving unfavourable outcomes from drug exams, the inquiry endured, fueled by accusations made by a nightclub supervisor recognized as ‘A,’ who reportedly extorted 350 million KRW from Lee. Intriguingly, media studies indicated that ‘A’ had a earlier historical past of drug offences.
All through the investigation, Lee Solar-kyun refuted the accusations, sustaining that he believed the substances supplied by ‘A’ had been supposed to assist in sleep. Within the days previous his premature demise, the actor even volunteered to bear a lie detector check.
The circumstances surrounding the police’s extended investigation have triggered widespread outrage throughout the digital group and amongst followers globally. Many are actually elevating questions concerning the nature and depth of the probe, expressing considerations concerning the impression on the actor’s well-being.
Lee Solar-kyun’s passing has not solely saddened his admirers however has additionally ignited a nationwide dialogue relating to the strict drug legal guidelines within the nation. The incident has prompted requires a extra compassionate and understanding strategy to such investigations, emphasizing the necessity for empathy and assist for people dealing with such allegations.
Korea: ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Solar-Kyun discovered useless in a metropolis park in Seoul
